Migrant children

Plight of migrant children in US emergency shelters, here's what their testimonials say

The children, aged nine to 17 and largely from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, in some cases spoke of waiting for months inside emergency shelters overseen by the US government while struggling with the conditions, including trouble sleeping under bright lights and infrequent phone calls to family members.

Jun 22, 2021, 09:02 AM IST

SC seeks replies from all states on number, condition of migrant children

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked all the state governments to file replies and apprise about the number and condition of migrant children that are in their states.

Apr 13, 2021, 13:48 PM IST

Growing numbers of children in migrant sea crossings: UN

Children currently account for 36 percent of those risking the treacherous sea crossing between Greece and Turkey.

Feb 02, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

Austria says it plans to step up deportations of migrants

Austria will step up deportations of migrants and is adding Morocco, Algeria and other states to a list of countries it deems safe, enabling it to send people back there more quickly, government ministries said on Sunday.

Jan 31, 2016, 23:43 PM IST

Over 10,000 migrant children missing: Europol

Over one million migrants and refugees, many fleeing the conflict in Syria, crossed into Europe last year. 

Jan 31, 2016, 20:09 PM IST